The Bourgeois Touchstone Series M5-F Model F-Style Mandolin is a premium instrument that showcases the unmatched craftsmanship of Dana Bourgeois and the tonal innovation of the Touchstone series. Featuring a fully torrefied Aged Tone Adirondack spruce top and Aged Tone maple back and sides, this mandolin delivers exceptional clarity, warmth, and dynamic range. Its voice is rich and expressive, improving with age and play. With a comfortable 13 7/8" scale length and a 1 5/32" nut width, it offers effortless playability for traditional, bluegrass, and contemporary mandolin styles.

From its elegant Ivoroid bindings to the high-gloss finish and precision-cut ebony fretboard, every detail of the M5-F exudes refinement. Golden Age satin nickel tuners provide stable and accurate tuning, while the thoughtful design ensures both beauty and functionality. Built through a unique collaboration between Bourgeois Guitars and Eastman Music Company, the Touchstone series combines Dana’s hand-selected tops and tonal philosophy with Eastman’s expert craftsmanship. The result is a professional-grade F-style mandolin that inspires from the first note.

Features:

• Aged Tone Adirondack spruce top and Aged Tone maple back/sides for rich, resonant tone

• Designed by Dana Bourgeois and built in collaboration with Eastman’s master luthiers

• Ebony fretboard with Ivoroid body and fretboard bindings for smooth playability and classic style

• Golden Age satin nickel tuners for stable, precise tuning

• 13 7/8" scale length and 1 5/32" nut width for optimal comfort and responsiveness

Specs

Top Wood: Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce
Back Sides: Aged Tone Maple
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck: Aged Tone Maple
Tuners: Golden Age - Satin Nickel
Finish: Standard - High Gloss
Nut Width: 1 5/32"
Scale Length: 13 7/8"
Body Binding: Ivoroid
Fretboard Binding: Ivoroid